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No fat in the family pot

Poorest are just scraping by

The average low-income Marlborough family of four survives on less than $550 a week
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Holls appear in court

David Adrian Holl and Janelle Amanda Holl Lawyers of the couple charged with murdering Robyn Grace are still waiting for psychiatric reports

Spaghetti-eating driver in fatal crash

10 min ago A German tourist crashed his car after being distracted as he was about to eat spaghetti, killing him and a Frenchman

DHB: Another six top jobs go

Jobs cuts to save $1 million at the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.

Bumper crop

Rachel Rodger Marlborough is the new hub of a feijoa co-operative after it shifted operations to Renwick

Bored man steals alcohol

A Slovenian man is charged with stealing nearly $2000 of alcohol from a boutique Picton hotel

Reward lures many recruits to recycling

The list of the 10 farmers and growers for whom recycling literally paid off.

Govt puts group of AMI offices on market

A portfolio of AMI properties has been put up for sale by the Government as it tries to recoup some of the cost of bailing out the insurance company.

Marlborough mystery photos

Half-naked teen site closed down

Police car generic 1

Stolen steak, gin and a bicycle

Daniel Carrick took the bicycle, valued at $1500, and swapped parts around so it wouldn't be recognised

Moutere u18s win built on solid defence

A dominant first half performance and strong defence led the Moutere under-18 rugby team to a hard-fought 10-0 win over Nelson College third XV at the Broads in Nelson on Saturday.

Junior sports results

Grade 1: Fairhall A 19 Rapaura Tuapara A 13; Renwick A 27 Bohally SnrB 4; Bohally Jnr A 22 Pelorus Bow to Stern 13.

Pelorus cluster on run

McKenzie, Latz shine

netball

Tokomaru on top in thriller

New life was breathed into the Marlborough premier club netball competition last night

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Taking back the power

Sexism Women share their - all too common - experiences of sexual harassment in this powerful video.

Brunch with community

Helping people and getting involved in the community are what Picton resident Shirley Timms is all about.

Flights of grape fancied

Film session set to inspire new projects

The Internship

Misfits' mission misfires

Maybe it's my age and limited interest in the online world but none of this did much for me.

Give coddling the bullrush

I have come to think that we mollycoddle our children in New Zealand.

Letters : Deserves a gong

John Brett deserves a gong in the New Year Honours list. Well done, John

Rain pain sets in

Our chance to nominate inspiring Kiwis

Spying

Editorial : They are watching

Big Brother used to be something scary.

Vintage 'one out of 100 years'

george fistonich Some 2013 sauvignon blanc could be hitting the shelves earlier this year thanks strong demand

Marlborough urged to fight

The best of Marlborough's resources, people, and money is at risk of being sucked out of the district.

Company appeals key conditions

Union calls for lower dollar

Rachel Rodger

Bumper crop

Marlborough is the new hub of a feijoa co-operative after it shifted operations to Renwick

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Gig guide

A weekly diary of Marlborough gigs

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Community calendar

Things to see, do and enjoy in Marlborough this week

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Sports draws

Weekly sports draws around Marlborough

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Weekly arts diary

Art. Theatre, Workshops and Performances in Marlborough this week

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